He was a member of the American Postal Workers Union, American Bowling Congress and St. Louis Bowling Association. He bowled 13 perfect 300 games.

He graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with two Bachelor of Arts, in Political Science and History. He retired from the Fenton (Mo.) Post Office, where he worked as a customer service associate.

Kevin was a kind-hearted soul, always willing to help friends in need. A large portion of his estate will be used to establish an Endowed Scholarship to the SIUE School of Nursing in memory of his beloved mother, Emily Craddock Coyne, RN.

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